The Faculty of Engineering (FOE) at the University of Balamand (UOB) proudly celebrates a further outstanding international achievement for the ongoing One Million Action Postcards (1MAP) initiative, which is led by Dr. Yasmine Jabali,Associate Professor at FOE. The 1MAP has been shortlisted as a finalist for the QSImpACT Awards 2026 in the Climate Education for Change Award (Org) category. The University of Balamand is the only university from Lebanon to be shortlisted for this year's QS Award.

Selected from more than 1,300 applications worldwide, 1MAP stands out for its contribution to climate education, water awareness, and global sustainability. By inspiring awareness and encouraging meaningful action, the initiative carries on to demonstrate the power of education and collective engagement in addressing environmental challenges and advancing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

From local commitment to global impact, the initiative has gained further momentum through the support of Wavemakers United, which helped extend its reach internationally. In addition, the University of Balamand has signed a commitment with Wavemakers United to the United Nations 2030 Agenda, pledging to educate one million young people on water-related issues by 2030.

Vice President for Internationalization and Engagement and Dean of the Faculty of Engineering Professor Rami Abboudextended his heartfelt congratulations to Dr. Jabali ongoing success with this breathtaking project and its significant achievements, highlighting the importance of this international recognition in reflecting the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Balamand’s commitment to empowering communities, promoting environmental responsibility, and advancing a more sustainable future. “Being shortlisted as a Finalist is as good as winning; 1MAP and Dr Jabali’s initiative are taking UOB to the world and bringing international recognition to UOB”, concluded Professor Abboud.

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